(5.) The last edition, which leaves little or nothing to be desired, is that which I have used in preparing this volume—the Abbé Migne’s, in 13 vols., Paris, 1863. It is substantially a reproduction of the Benedictine, in a rather less cumbrous size, and embodies some of the best corrections, notes, and prefaces of modern commentators, especially those of Mr. Field to the Homilies of St. Matthew, and some by the learned editor himself. A brief sketch of the principal forms in which Chrysostom’s works have appeared seemed an appropriate introduction to the history of the man himself. If the perusal of that history shall afford to readers half as much interest, pleasure, and instruction as I have myself derived from the composition of it, I shall feel amply rewarded for my labour; and I gladly take this opportunity of expressing my gratitude to my father-in-law for originally suggesting a work of this kind, and to many friends, and especially my wife, for constant encouragement, without which a mixture of indolence and diffidence might have prevented the completion of my design. DENSWORTH COTTAGE, CHICHESTER, _All Saints Day 1871_. CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. PAGE Introductory, 1 CHAPTER II. From his Birth to his Appointment to the Office of Reader, A.D. 345 or A.D. 347 to A.D. 370, 9 CHAPTER III. Commencement of ascetic life-Study under Diodorus—Formation of an ascetic Brotherhood—The Letters to Theodore, A.D. 370, 24 CHAPTER IV. Chrysostom evades forcible Ordination to a Bishopric—The Treatise “On the Priesthood.” A.D. 370, 371, 40 CHAPTER V. Narrow Escape from Persecution—His Entrance into a Monastery—The Monasticism of the East. A.D. 372, 57 CHAPTER VI. Works produced during his monastic life—The letters to Demetrius and Stelechius—Treatises addressed to the Opponents of Monasticism—Letter to Stagirius, 69 CHAPTER VII. Ordination as Deacon—Description of Antioch—Works composed during his Diaconate. A.D. 381-386, 86 CHAPTER VIII. Ordination to the Priesthood by Flavian—Inaugural Discourse in the Cathedral—Homilies against the Arians—Animadversions on the Chariot Races, A.D. 386, 103 CHAPTER IX. Homilies against Pagans and Jews—Condition of the Jews in Antioch—Judaising Christians—Homilies on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day—Censure of Pagan Superstitions. A.D. 386, 387, 120 CHAPTER X.